Clovek v Tisni (CvT) is a non-governmental, non-profit making, international organization with headquarters in Prague, Czech Republic. Over the past 25 years, CvT has managed projects in 55 countries, providing relief aid and development assistance, implementing social integration programs, and increasing public awareness of global development issues. CvT helps in 15 countries with over 700 staff worldwide.

CvT has been working in Syria since 2012. CvT provides multi-sectoral assistance in Manbij, Raqqa, and Al-Hasakeh provinces across Food Security and Livelihoods, WASH, Shelter, Protection, Education.

Currently, CvT is expanding its activity in NES to include Deir Ezzor provinces through a Self-Help Saving Group (SHG) project which is designed to support women and promote financial independence within the community in Raqqa and Deir-Ezzor by providing them with financial literacy, entrepreneurship skills, and access to credit. The Livelihoods Social Cohesion Assistant will play a crucial role in facilitating the activities of the group, supporting its members in achieving their financial goals, and ensuring the smooth functioning of the group.

1. Objectives:

The Livelihoods Social Cohesion Assistant will play a crucial role in supporting the Self-Help Saving Group (SHG) project’s objectives of empowering women and promoting their financial independence within the community. by focusing on enhancing women’s livelihoods through promoting their micro-businesses, while also fostering social and market cohesion among the SHG members.

2. Duties and Responsibilities

• Support the LLH Officer in coordinating and implementing livelihoods-related capacity-building initiatives that foster social cohesion and market inclusion.
• Develop and implement awareness campaigns and initiatives to promote the inclusion of IDP and resident women in local market activities, advocating for equal access to resources, services, and opportunities.
• Foster social cohesion and inclusion among IDP and resident women within the SHG project by promoting dialogue, trust-building, and collaboration.
• Organize community events, workshops, and activities that facilitate interaction, networking, and knowledge-sharing among SHG members and other stakeholders, with a focus on enhancing social and market cohesion.
• Collaborate with local leaders, civil society organizations, market actors, and relevant institutions to ensure the inclusion and participation of IDP and resident women in broader community initiatives and market opportunities.
• Collaborate with local leaders, civil society organizations, and market actors to identify potential market linkages, and market platforms that can benefit the Nano businesses of SHG members.
• Organize market exposure visits to showcase the products and services of SHG members, providing them with opportunities to establish connections with potential buyers, suppliers, and partners
• Facilitate discussions and group activities to encourage knowledge sharing and peer learning among SHG women.

3. Other Required Tasks:

• Assist in the preparation and processing of purchase orders for materials, equipment, or services required for social and market cohesion activities.
• Support the recruitment and training processes of new SHG members, ensuring their understanding of social and market cohesion principles and objectives.
• Contribute to the documentation and archiving of attendance sheets, reports, and documents related to community events and social and market cohesion initiatives.
• Collaborate with the LLH Officer and other team members to ensure smooth coordination and integration of social and market cohesion activities within the broader SHG project framework.
• Assist in organizing and coordinating logistics for project-related workshops, meetings, and events.
• Undertake any other tasks that may be assigned by the Livelihoods Department.

4. Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as social sciences, community development, marketing, or a relevant field.
• Previous experience in community engagement, social cohesion, or peacebuilding initiatives, with a focus on women’s inclusion and empowerment.
• Strong understanding of the dynamics and challenges faced by women in the market, and local community.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to facilitate dialogue and trust-building among diverse groups.
• Knowledge of conflict resolution techniques and strategies for promoting peaceful coexistence.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with community members, leaders, and stakeholders.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills, with attention to detail.
• Good computer skills, including MS Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Knowledge of cultural diversity and local customs and traditions.
• Good in written and spoken English.
• Previous experience with INGOs is desired

5. Benefits

• Paid maternity and parental leaves.
• Break time and safe space for nursing mothers.
• Paid study leaves